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Georgia is a state in the southern region of the United States of America and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It was the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be established as a colony. It was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788. It seceded from the Union on January 21, 1861 and was one of the original seven Confederate states. It was the last state readmitted to the Union on July 15, 1870. Georgia is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, with its population increasing from 8,186,453 in 2000 to an estimated 9,072,576 people in 2005. Georgia is also known as the Peach State and the Empire State of the South. The largest city, and capital, is Atlanta.
Georgia is bordered on the south by Florida; on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and South Carolina; on the west by Alabama and by Florida in the extreme southwest; and on the north by Tennessee and North Carolina. The northern part of the state is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a mountain range in the vast mountain system of the Appalachians. The central piedmont extends from the foothills to the fall line, where the rivers cascade down in elevation to the continental coastal plain of the southern part of the state. The highest point in Georgia is Brasstown Bald, 4,784 feet (1,458 m); the lowest point is sea level.
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News from Macon and Central Georgia from The Macon News
Jun 18, 2013 2:20 am
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Macon Purrs N Paws pushes adoptions to reduce its numbers
Jun 18, 2013 2:20 am
Animal rescue group Macon Purrs N Paws announced Monday it must reduce the number of animals at its Rocky Creek Road shelter by 50 animals in the next few days.
Perry City Council discusses options for Perry Arts Center
Jun 18, 2013 2:20 am
PERRY -- At a work session of the Perry City Council on Monday, council members decided to think about the options for the Perry Arts Center and vote on an option at a later date.
Macon area skaters hope to highlight need for public skate park during Go Skateboarding Day
Jun 17, 2013 11:34 am
Everyone knew Sunday was Father’s Day.
Interstate 75 work expected overnight in Macon
Jun 17, 2013 11:18 am
Work crews are expected to intermittently close northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 Monday night near Pierce Avenue.
Macon-Bibb election uncertainty causes confusion on finance reports
Jun 17, 2013 2:40 am
The Department of Justice’s order to postpone elections for the new Macon-Bibb County government has left more uncertain than just the election date.
Jun 16, 2013 1:34 am
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NSA surveillance: What Middle Georgians think
Jun 16, 2013 1:14 am
What do you think about the revelations that the National Security Agency collects millions of telephone records and keeps tabs on Internet activity of Americans?
Bibb officials break ground for new animal shelter
Jun 15, 2013 2:52 am
Though the shoveling of dirt at a groundbreaking for the Macon-Bibb County animal shelter Friday was symbolic, it reiterated Bibb County officials’ desire to get it built as soon as possible.
Jun 15, 2013 2:49 am
Flag Day often passes without fanfare.
News from South Georgia from WALB
Thomas Co. teacher earns "Master Teacher" certification
Jun 18, 2013 7:44 pm
Carolyn Clifton of Thomas County has earned the high ranking certification. She teaches fourth grade at Cross Creek Elementary School.
RiverQuarium to get money infusion
Jun 18, 2013 7:43 pm
Albany city leaders may come to the rescue of one of the city's major attractions. Today, city commissioners tentatively approved a $150,000 request for Flint RiverQuarium, a facility they des...
Jun 18, 2013 7:00 pm
A two-year-old little girl drowned in her family's swimming pool Monday night. The girl managed to get out of the home and into the pool about 6:00PM.
Agrium Donates $1,000 to ABAC Foundation
Jun 18, 2013 6:56 pm
The money will be used for the Agrium U.S., Tifton, Georgia Scholarship, which benefits a student pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture.
Albany man wanted on several felony charges
Jun 18, 2013 3:43 pm
Police say a woman was physically assaulted at knife point by Hayes on Monday in the 400 block of South McKinley in early June.
Trapped silo worker airlifted after rescue
Jun 18, 2013 2:35 pm
It happened at the Irwinville Peanut and Grain plant in Ocilla. Pictures show rescue crews using a long ladder to reach the man, whose name was not immediately released.
GI Jane: Special Forces doors open
Jun 18, 2013 1:17 pm
Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines. Women could start trai...
Boat safety means inside the vessel, too
Jun 18, 2013 12:49 pm
A Georgia girl remains hospitalized with serious burns following a boat explosion on Lake Lanier. Apparently, a fuel leak led to the blast.
United Way honors organizations
Jun 18, 2013 4:32 am
The United Way of Southwest Georgia honors more than a dozen organizations for their leadership in supporting United Way agencies.
School board members won't raise property taxes
Jun 18, 2013 4:31 am
Dougherty County School Board members want property owners to know, they won't raise your taxes despite another tight budget year.
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